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Through the Years

Showcasing groundbreaking AgeTech innovations

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January 7th

AgeTech Jeopardy

Let’s Play Jeopardy! Test your AgeTech knowledge and learn new insights that will help you innovate for the fast-growing market of older adults.

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

The Future of AgeTech with Best Buy Health

We all want to age in our favorite place, surrounded by our memories and cherished things, including the tech that keeps us safe and connected. Learn how Best Buy Health is making it work for millions of people.

Speaker

Dr. Benjamin Zaniello
Chief Medical Officer, Best Buy Health
Amelia Hay
VP, Startup Programming & Investments, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Project CareHub: Connected Care at Home

People want to thrive and manage health at home. Advances in technology make home care possible. Based on AARP research, Samsung created CareHub to showcase the future of connected care. Join us to learn about aging needs, our product concept, and how partners can make healthy aging at home a reality.

Speaker

Patty David
VP, Consumer Insights, AARP
Kelvin Summoogum
Associate Professor, Miihealth
Anu Ramakrishnan
Product Lead, Samsung

Moderator

Hon Pak, MD, MBA
SVP and Head of Digital Health Team, Samsung Electronics

SleepTech®: A Gateway to Brain Health

What is the secret weapon for aging well? Good sleep. Explore how innovative SleepTech® and evidence-based practices can help optimize your rest and cognitive health.

Speaker

Kate Willis
VP of Commercialization, Neurovalens
John Lopos
CEO, National Sleep Foundation
Joseph M Dzierzewski, PhD
Senior Vice President, Research and Scientific Affairs, National Sleep Foundation

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Building Wellness Tech Solutions for Family Members of All Ages

Learn how Panasonic Well is improving the well-being of everyone in your household with integrated solutions at the intersection of wellness, family, and advanced technology.

Speaker

Amelia Hay
VP, Startup Programming & Investments, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
Yoky Matsuoka
CEO & Founder, Panasonic Well

The AgeTech Retail Playbook

Join experts from leading retailers to discover secrets to success in the Age Tech market. Gain actionable insights on demand generation, challenges, and marketing strategies for online and in-store retail.

Speaker

Kristen Stevens
GMM, VP Merchandising Home, QVC
Abigail Bishop
Head of External Relations, Amazon
L. Jasmine Kim
Head, NA Health Marketing, Samsung

Moderator

Sally Lange
Founder & Principal, Slang Consulting

Longevity Hubs: Regional Innovation for Global Aging

Learn how Longevity Hubs—geographic hotspots of aging-market innovation—can tap into the longevity economy, making their regions wealthier and resilient in the face of global population aging.

Speaker

Luke Yoquinto
Research Associate, MIT AgeLab

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Book Signing: Longevity Hubs

Immediately following his session, meet MIT researcher and editor Luke Yoquinto and receive a signed copy of Longevity Hubs: Regional Innovation for Global Aging.

Speaker

Luke Yoquinto
Research Associate, MIT AgeLab

Imagine This: Exploring The Fun In Aging

Don’t just add years to your life, add life to your years! Join us to meet the AgeTech innovators who are keeping fun at the forefront with creative ways that will make our later years less daunting and more fulfilling.

Speaker

Jake Aronskind
CEO & Co-Founder, Pepper
Jamie Rehberg
Co-Founder & CEO, Cocoon AI

Moderator

Jacqueline M. Baker
Founder & Principal Consultant, Scarlet

January 8th

Innovation in Residence: Testing Tomorrow’s Tech Today

Explore how health tech in living labs is paving the way for innovation in aging at home. Learn about collaborative efforts between technology, providers, and residents.

Speaker

Hon Pak, MD, MBA
SVP and Head of Digital Health Team, Samsung Electronics
Doug Leidig
President & CEO, Asbury Communities
Amelia Hay
VP, Startup Programming & Investments, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Moderator

Guy Raz
Award-Winning Podcast Creator, Author, Radio Personality and Journalist, Built It Productions

Vital Voices: Champions for Women’s Health and Innovation

Explore women’s health challenges like Alzheimer’s, cancer, and menopause, and the tech shaping their future. Hear stories, learn about tech, and champion health equity.

Speaker

Maria Shriver
Founder, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement
Kristen Dahlgren
CEO & Founder, Cancer Vaccine Coalition
Kamili Wilson
SVP, AARP

Moderator

Guy Raz
Award-Winning Podcast Creator, Author, Radio Personality and Journalist, Built It Productions

The Future of Assistance: Robotics Transforming Daily Life

Explore how advanced robotics, initially for military use, now enhances daily life and industries. Learn about assistive tech aiding individuals and transforming sectors.

Speaker

Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer, Boston Dynamics
Ted Fischer
CEO and Co-Founder, Ageless Innovation
Cris Gardner
VP, Futurecasting, AARP

Moderator

Guy Raz
Award-Winning Podcast Creator, Author, Radio Personality and Journalist, Built It Productions

AgeTech Jeopardy

Let’s Play Jeopardy! Test your agetech knowledge and learn new insights that will help you innovate for the fast-growing market of older adults.

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Getting to Yes with AgeTech Investors

The trillion-dollar AgeTech market is buzzing with innovation and collaboration. Hear from AgeTech Investors on how they are capitalizing on the top trends and fueling startup growth for the win.

Speaker

Daniel Kaplan
Managing Director, Equitage Ventures
Eileen Tanghal
Managing Director & Founder, Black Opal Ventures

Moderator

Lyne Landry
Co-founding Partner, AgeTech Capital

Empowering Independence: Tech for Living at Home

Consumers believe in-home healthtech can help them thrive and be safer as they age in their favorite place. Come learn specific challenges for older adults that get in the way of tech adoption.

Speaker

Patty David
VP, Consumer Insights, AARP
Jessica Boothe
Director, Research, Consumer Technology Association

Moderator

Amelia Hay
VP, Startup Programming & Investments, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Eureka Park Pitch Challenge with WAM

We are selecting four startups from Eureka Park to come and pitch their women’s health solutions to a panel of expert judges, including Maria Shriver, founder of The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM).

Moderator

Elise Downes
Community Programming Manager, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

POV: The Impact of Agetech on Users & Operators

Insights from an AgeTech Living Lab where seniors interact with startup products on campus, and Senior Living Operators evaluate how the point solutions integrate into a cohesive customer experience.

Speaker

Amelia Hay
VP, Startup Programming & Investments, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
Nick Patel
President, ThriveWell Tech
Doug Leidig
President & CEO, Asbury Communities

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Unlocking Independence: Harnessing AI-Powered Wearables for Inclusive Accessibility

As technology advances, prioritizing accessibility is vital. This panel will explore the transformative potential of AI-driven accessibility, using Be My Eyes on Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses as a case study.

Speaker

John Rumsfeld, M.D., PhD
Director, Health Tech Research, Meta
Mike Buckley
Chairman & CEO, Be My Eyes

Moderator

Guy Raz
Award-Winning Podcast Creator, Author, Radio Personality and Journalist, Built It Productions

Movewear: Revolutionizing Mobility with Exoskeleton Technology

Introducing a new product category called Movewear—a game-changing approach to mobility that blends cutting-edge exoskeleton technology with consumer wearables. Learn how this innovation is changing how people age.

Speaker

Kathryn Zealand
Founder & CEO, Skip
Anna Roumiantseva
Cofounder & Head of Product, Skip

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Getting from Point A to B, Autonomously

At a certain age, we’ll have to give up our car keys; but we don’t have to give up getting out and about. Enter Waymo, autonomous vehicles that keep older adults active by shuttling them to appointments and outings.

Speaker

Suzanne Philion
Head, Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs, Waymo

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Imagine This: Exploring The Fun In Aging

Don’t just add years to your life, add life to your years! Join us to meet the AgeTech innovators who are keeping fun at the forefront with creative ways that will make our later years less daunting and more fulfilling.

Speaker

Matt Onojafe
CEO & Founder, Jafe Cycling Bike Shop
Sam Shapiro
CEO & Founder, Grounded
Anabel Capalbo
Co-Founder, School's Out
Elyse Colgan
Co-Founder, School's Out

Moderator

Jacqueline M. Baker
Founder & Principal Consultant, Scarlet

January 9th

AgeTech Jeopardy

Let’s Play Jeopardy! Test your AgeTech knowledge and learn new insights that will help you innovate for the fast-growing market of older adults.

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Matter of Fact: One Protocol that Connects It All

Smart home devices should be secure, reliable, and seamless to use across vendors. With Matter, they are. Learn how one protocol can connect your new device with all other devices so that your customers can use them all without a fuss.

Speaker

Christopher LaPre
Head of Technology, Connectivity Standards Alliance
L. Jasmine Kim
Head, NA Health Marketing, Samsung
Mike Link
VP of Sales, Healthcare & Security, Kami Vision
Jérôme Leroy
Chief Product Officer, nami

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Innovation Challenge Finalists From Panasonic Well

Meet the five finalists of the Panasonic Well Family Wellness Innovation Challenge as they demo their award-winning solutions.

Moderator

Christie Pitts
Head of Business and Corporate Development, Panasonic Well

AgeTech Investor Network

Our expert panel previews the upcoming AgeTech Investor Network that will connect forward-thinking investors with the industry-leading startups poised to lead this rapidly growing sector.

Speaker

Andy Miller
SVP, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
Scott Frisch
EVP, COO, AARP
Alan MacIntosh
Partner, AgeTech Capital, Inc.

Infrared Smart Fabric for Aging Well

Invisible power in every thread: Learn how smart textiles woven with infrared tech can respond to body heat and boost the wellness and performance of older adults. No batteries required.

Speaker

Seth Casden
CEO and Co Founder, Hologenix LLC, Inventors of CELLIANT®

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Thriving Through Conversation

Join Harvard Business School professor and author, Alison Wood Brooks, along with the founders of Mindless, a conversation game startup, for an interactive session on the science and power of dialogue.

Speaker

Dr. Alison Wood Brooks
Associate Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
Anthony Veneziale
Chief Creative Officer / Co-Founder, Freestyle+
Sammy Wegent
CEO, Mindless Inc.

Book Signing: TALK by Alison Wood Brooks

Immediately following her session, meet Harvard Business School professor and author Dr. Alison Wood Brooks and receive a signed copy of her book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.

Speaker

Dr. Alison Wood Brooks
Associate Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

Imagine This: Exploring The Fun In Aging

Don’t just add years to your life, add life to your years! Join us to meet the AgeTech innovators who are keeping fun at the forefront with creative ways that will make our later years less daunting and more fulfilling.

Speaker

Karissma Yve
CEO, Gildform
Lana Ashby Rowder
CEO & Founder, lookingGLASS

Moderator

Jacqueline M. Baker
Founder & Principal Consultant, Scarlet

The Future of Mobility: Designing Inclusive Infrastructure

What does the future hold for Mobility as a Service (MaaS)? How can we design urban and suburban infrastructure that supports people of all ages and abilities to move freely and thrive in their communities.

Speaker

Rodney Harrell
VP Family Home and Community, AARP
William Chernicoff
Sr. Mgr. Global Research & Innovation, Toyota Mobility Foundation

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Meet the Helpful Robot that Enchants

Say “Hello” to Mirokai from Enchanted Tools, the rolling robot with friendly facial expressions, hands that grip, and a base that glides around hospitals bridging the resource gap while bringing joy.

Speaker

Romain Gombert
Partnership & Development, Enchanted Tools

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 10th

AgeTech Jeopardy

Let’s Play Jeopardy! Test your agetech knowledge and learn new insights that will help you innovate for the fast-growing market of older adults.

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

High-Touch + High-Tech Dementia Care

‘Day-in-the-life’ where compassion meets innovation: A glimpse into modern dementia care, where gentle hands and smart technology work together to bring more warmth and less stress in caregiving.

Speaker

Carrie Aalberts
Founder, Dementia Darling

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

The Age of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Empowers Older Adults

AgeTech provides a critical testing ground for social resilience in the AI era. How is AI driving innovation for older adults? What are nonprofits doing to help? What are the prospects for the future?

Speaker

Tom Kamber
Founder & Executive Director, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet
Rick Robinson
VP & GM, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
Debbie Mesloh
Lead, Strategic Initiatives, OpenAI

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Driving Adoption of Digital Health Innovation

Digital medicine and therapeutics are radically changing healthcare. Learn how DiMe and DTx Alliances are keeping safety, efficacy, quality, patient centricity, privacy, and clinical impact paramount.

Speaker

Jennifer Goldsack
CEO, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe)
Lani Reilly, OTR/L
Vice President of Patient Access, Digital Therapeutics Alliance

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AARP’s Hot Takes on AgeTech Innovation

Attention tech enthusiasts! Want to make aging easier for yourself and millions globally? The AgeTech Collaborative dishes about what’s working, what’s not, and why you should get involved in AgeTech innovation.

Speaker

Amelia Hay
VP, Startup Programming & Investments, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 9th

AI: The Ultimate Disruption

AI is the most significant disruption since the printing press. How can we make sense of it’s power and potential? Let’s look back at the patterns of previous disruptions, where AI fits in, and important ways it will change everything.

Speaker

Jeffery Cole
Professor, Center for the Digital Future

AI Breakthrough for Aging Better

Come hear how AI is catalyzing novel solutions for the complex problems of aging, and giving hope to millions of people who are grappling with dementia worldwide.

Speaker

Deepak Ganesan
Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech Jeopardy! Brain Crunch at Lunch​

Let’s Play Jeopardy! Test your AgeTech knowledge and learn new insights that will help you innovate for the fast-growing market of older adults. 

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Ready, Set, Flow! with Freestyle+

Years of neuroscience research have revealed that play is effective in building skilled, flexible, responsive, and socially adept brains. Join Freestyle+, featuring members of the Tony Award winning Broadway show Freestyle Love Supreme, to explore how using applied improv & music can increase confidence, creativity & connection. 

Speaker

Freestyle+ Cast

How to build a Beloved Fan-Powered Brand

Come hear how the LA Football Club uses data analytics and human-centered design to create a global brand with an impressive sense of community, a loyal fan base and a winning team. 

Speaker

Ryan Bishara
EVP, Revenue & Strategy, LA Football Club

Moderator

Andy Miller
SVP, AARP Innovation Labs, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Feeling What It's Like to Age, Literally

Expand your mind with Empathy-Based Design from the MIT AgeLab: Meet AGNES to feel the friction, frustration, and fatigue that older adults often experience. The glimpse of your future self will change how you think and build your AgeTech solutions. 

Speaker

Taylor Patskanick
Technical Associate, MIT AgeLab
Samantha Brady
Research Specialist, MIT AgeLab

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Community Care for Aging Well

Aging well takes more than medical care. Come hear how high-growth health companies are offering fresh models of primary care for older adults that are community-oriented, convenient, personalized, tech-forward, and effective. 

Speaker

Vipan Nikore, MD
CEO, Homecare Hub
Charlotte Yeh
Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, Inc.

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 10th

Mic Drop! Unlock the Power of Your Mind with Freestyle Rap

Brain health is a key to better aging. Freestyle+ works to make connection, confidence, creativity, and mental fitness a part of people’s daily lives. Learn how improvisation and FlowZone, an app for Freestyle+, support mindfulness, creativity, cognitive health and the six pillars of brain health at all ages.

Hear from actor and rapper Utkarsh Ambudkar, Freestyle+ Co-CEO and Founder Anthony Veneziale, and AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins as they explore the many factors influencing brain health as we age and the unexpected connections and products having an impact. 

Speaker

Utkarsh Ambudkar
Actor and Rapper
Anthony Veneziale
Co-CEO, Freestyle+
Jo Ann Jenkins
CEO, AARP
Guy Raz
Award-Winning Podcast Creator, Author, Radio Personality and Journalist, Built It Productions

Smart Aging: Life's Better with Connected Technologies

From the home to the car to a walk around the block, AgeTech is driving the adoption of smart devices and scaling connections that are delivering better health outcomes and giving people more say in how they age. 

Join Dr. Hon Pak, Chief Global Medical Officer at Samsung Health, and Andy Miller, SVP of Innovation and Product Development at AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative, as they share an in-depth look at the state of smart devices and how the AgeTech market is driving growth. 

Speaker

Andy Miller
SVP, AARP Innovation Labs, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
Dr. Hon Pak
VP, Global Head of Digital Health, Samsung Electronics
Guy Raz
Award-Winning Podcast Creator, Author, Radio Personality and Journalist, Built It Productions

Holograms for Care and Companionship

Howie Mandel beams in live! 3D Holograms allow you to beam there, when you can’t be there. Come see how this next generation Spatial Computing platform is transforming communication, combating loneliness and revolutionizing telehealth for older adults, as well as educating the next generation of health care professionals. 

Speaker

David Nussbaum
Founder & CEO, Proto Inc.
Bari Hoffman, Ph.D., CCC
Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, University of Central Florida

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Digital Equity and Inclusive AgeTech

Come learn how tech showcased at CES is increasingly contributing to inclusive goals. We’ll cover trends such as adaptive UX, mass market pricing, assistive devices, and age-friendly design that ensures new products are equitable for all. 

Speaker

Tom Kamber
Founder and Executive Director, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet
Steve Ewell
Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation
Jeffrey Rose
Director of Special Initiatives, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech Jeopardy! Brain Crunch at Lunch​

Let’s Play Jeopardy! Test your AgeTech knowledge and learn new insights that will help you innovate for the fast-growing market of older adults. 

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Ready, Set, Flow! with Freestyle+

Years of neuroscience research have revealed that play is effective in building skilled, flexible, responsive, and socially adept brains. Join Freestyle+, featuring members of the Tony Award winning Broadway show Freestyle Love Supreme, to explore how using applied improv & music can increase confidence, creativity & connection. 

Speaker

Freestyle+ Cast

Age-Friendly Design and Accessibility in Gaming

Whether you’re a seasoned gamer, a game developer, or someone interested in the evolving landscape of inclusive gaming, this panel promises valuable insights into the growing market and the efforts to make gaming an enriching experience for players of all ages. Join us for a discussion about the intersection of gaming and accessibility, with a special emphasis on meeting the gaming preferences and needs of older adults. 

Speaker

Stanley Pierre-Louis
President/CEO, Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
Jordan Shlachter
Head of Research, Activision Blizzard Media
Bob De Schutter
Associate Professor of Applied Game Design, Northeastern University

Moderator

Guy Raz
Award-Winning Podcast Creator, Author, Radio Personality and Journalist, Built It Productions

Call to Action > Unified Data for AgeTech

Interoperability is king in Senior Living. The industry is embarking on a massive data standardization initiative to connect systems, unlock innovations, improve bottom lines, and enhance resident experiences. Come learn how you can shape the future. 

Speaker

Doug Leidig
President & CEO, Asbury Communities
Nick Patel
President, ThriveWell Tech
Brad Williams
Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Argentum

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech Design & Tips: A Case Study

Discover innovative design strategies for beautiful, human-centered products and user experiences. You’ll learn through examples how to weave functional and emotional specs into your product development to create meaningful and useful AgeTech solutions. 

Speaker

Grey Parker
CEO, Sundberg-Ferar
David Byron
Director of Innovation Strategy, Sundberg-Ferar

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 11th

ICYMI: AgeTech After Dark Pitches

Let’s make aging easier. Come hear startup pitches with innovative brain health solutions that help older adults with dementia, vision loss, reminiscence therapy, telehealth and social access, sleep apnea, and wellbeing.

Speaker

Sarah Lenz Lock
Senior Vice President for Policy and Brain Health, AARP

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Increasing Adoption of Technology as We Age

This latest research paints a compelling picture of the changing dynamics of technology adoption among older adults who are not just keeping pace with younger consumers, but also increasing adoption and integration of technology devices and digital services into their lives. 

Speaker

Patty David
VP, Consumer Insights, AARP

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech Jeopardy! Brain Crunch at Lunch​

Let’s Play Jeopardy! Test your AgeTech knowledge and learn new insights that will help you innovate for the fast-growing market of older adults. 

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Ready, Set, Flow! with Freestyle+

Years of neuroscience research have revealed that play is effective in building skilled, flexible, responsive, and socially adept brains. Join Freestyle+, featuring members of the Tony Award winning Broadway show Freestyle Love Supreme, to explore how using applied improv & music can increase confidence, creativity & connection. 

Speaker

Freestyle+ Cast

Reimagining Fun & Games For All Ages

Playing games is more than a pastime, it is a powerful way for minds to engage and generations to connect. Come hear inspiring examples where innovative digital games are bringing families and communities together for fun and wellbeing.

Speaker

Ted Fischer
CEO and Co-Founder, Ageless Innovation
Greg Olsen
CEO, New York State Office for Aging

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Aging with Alexa: AI, Voice, and Care

Voice is our most intuitive way to communicate. Come hear how Alexa’s AI voice expertise benefits residents and employees of senior living campuses, creates value for providers, and offers endless possibilities for older adults aging at home. 

Speaker

Ginna Baik
Business Development Leader for Senior Care with Alexa Smart Properties, Amazon
Charlotte Yeh
Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, Inc.

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech Investor Outlook

Follow the Money: Investors are making big bets on startups who aim to serve millions of aging consumers and drive agetech growth. Come learn their top funding activity, the trends they are following, and the type of startups they are seeking to fuel. 

Speaker

Lyne Landry
Co-founding Partner, AgeTech Capital
Claire Chang
General Partner, igniteXL Ventures
Amelia Hay
VP, Startup Programming & Investments, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
Courtney Leimkuhler
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Springbank Collective

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 12th

Smarter Living with AI

Artificial intelligence and advances promise to simplify the lives of older adults. AARP will cut through the hype and discuss the technologies showcased at CES that will help that promise become reality, and the hurdles that must be overcome to get there. 

Speaker

Ed Baig
Staff Writer, AARP
Rick Robinson
VP & GM, AgeTech Collaborative, AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP
Kelvin Summoogum
Founder and CEO, MiiCare
Victor Wang
CEO, care.coach
Sean Storin
Head of Sales, PROTO Hologram

I Wish Pitch: My Dream Home to Age Well

We all want to age in the homes we love, but will our homes love us back? Let us know what’s missing! Step up to the mic for an “I Wish Pitch” to let executives from Samsung and AARP hear your ideas that will make your home ideal for aging easier. 

Speaker

Amelia Hay
VP, Startup Programming & Investments, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
Ken Honeycutt
Director, Samsung Health

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech Jeopardy! Brain Crunch at Lunch​

Let’s Play Jeopardy! Test your AgeTech knowledge and learn new insights that will help you innovate for the fast-growing market of older adults. 

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech Pitches: Hot Takes Seen at Eureka Park

We are selecting four startups from Eureka Park to come and pitch their solution on stage and you (the audience) gets to select the winner! 

Speaker

Charlotte Yeh
Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, Inc.
Vipan Nikore, MD
Chief Executive Officer, Homecare Hub
Lyne Landry
Co-founding Partner, AgeTech Capital

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 5th

The $8 Trillion Market Opportunity: Top 10 AgeTech Trends to Watch in 2023

World populations are living longer, but are we aging better? Billions of people want new ways to choose how they age, and innovators are answering the call. Come learn the top key trends that are opening up significant opportunities for businesses to pursue AgeTech products and services for this growing, yet vastly underserved, market.

Speaker

Indira Venkat
SVP, AARP Research

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

The AgeTech Innovation Ecosystem: Let's All Make Aging Easier for All

It takes an ecosystem to serve an aging population. Come learn how the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP is convening a powerful network of stakeholders — from startups to corporations, providers, payors, policymakers, investors, consumer advocates, and more — to innovate all aspects of the aging experience. Join us and let’s make aging easier for all.

Speaker

Andy Miller
SVP, Innovation and Product Development, AgeTech Collaborative
Alan MacIntosh
Board Partner, Real Ventures

How COVID is Accelerating Innovation for Aging Populations

The global COVID pandemic hit the older population hard. It also left fertile soil for new AgeTech innovations to emerge much faster than expected. Come learn how the tech adopted by senior living communities, healthcare providers, and older adults in response to the crisis is now opening up pathways for businesses to deliver a surprising range of new services for better living.

Speaker

Jeffrey Cole
Center for the Digital Future, USC Annenberg

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech Unicorns: The Global Investment Landscape

Follow the money. The AgeTech category is attracting innovators and investors alike who are making big bets on ways to serve billions of new consumers worldwide. Come learn the key players and the top funding activity that is driving AgeTech growth and stimulating the next generation of startup unicorns.

Speaker

Max Zamkow
AgeTech News
Ray Jang
Principal, Primetime Partners
Trish Costella
Portfolia Investing Funds for Women

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech for Health: How Home-Based Care Is the New Hospital

Telehealth appointments from your kitchen, continuous health-monitoring biometric devices throughout your house, and toilet seats that diagnose early-onset diseases are signaling the rising trend of sophisticated tools that allow you to receive hospital-grade healthcare in the comfort of home. Come learn the exciting AgeTech innovations that are transforming how – and where – older adults will get access to life-enhancing and life-saving care.

Speaker

Lauren Dunning
Director, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

5G for AgeTech: Building Age-Friendly Communities

Sophisticated cybersecurity that detects elder fraud, superfast broadband to receive hospital-grade healthcare, and smart homes tricked out with tech that allows older adults to live safely and independently are just a few of the AgeTech use cases that are springing up on 5G connectivity. Come explore how 5G and the Open Gen Consortium are laying the foundation for age-friendly homes and cities worldwide.

Speaker

Meredith Benedict
Principal, Health Policy, The MITRE Corporation
Katherine Kim, PhD, MPH, MBA
Principal, Consumer Health Informatics and Health Science, The MITRE Corporation

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 6th

Travel the World at Home: Live Interactive Tour of Auckland, New Zealand, at Sunrise

Welcome to Auckland, the City of Sails. Starting this Beeyonder tour downtown at Commercial Bay, our walk will take us to the Ferry Building. Here, while standing on a giant shelf, we will explore the history, architecture, and nature, as well as discover the recent development and uniqueness of the area. We follow the Waitemata Harbour front to the Viaduct Harbour, with its lively restaurant scene and super yachts. This beautiful Beeyonder tour has great views of the skyline and Sky Tower. Walking farther we cross two drawbridges, arriving in Wynyard Quarter, with its fabulous architecture, lifestyle, fun, history, and culture.

Inclusive AgeTech: How To Design for Transformational Outcomes

To help combat social isolation for its low-income residents during the COVID pandemic, New York City issued 10,000 tablets coupled with a tech training program designed specifically for users 65 and older. The astonishing benefits – mental, social, and physical – for the recipients at large is instructive for health providers and policymakers alike. Come learn the design insights that can help make your AgeTech innovation lead to transformative outcomes for well-being.

Speaker

Tom Kamber
Executive Director and SVP, OATS
Sheri Rose
CEO and Executive Director, Thrive Center, Inc.

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech for Wealth: How Families Are Securing their Financial Legacy

Trillions of dollars in wealth are transferring from older generations to their heirs. Come learn how Fintech + AgeTech innovations are helping families stretch their savings to cover longer lifespans, as well as ensure that their investments – and their values – are passed along to the next generation.

Speaker

Cody Barbo
Founder and CEO, Trust and Will
Kevin Cimring
CEO, Paperwork Goalsetter

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Scaling Up AgeTech: How Startups and Corporates Build High-Growth Products Together

Startups have ingenuity and agility; corporations have resources and reach. Come learn how small and large companies are working together to develop and commercialize AgeTech innovations for much bigger consumer impacts.

Speaker

Cait Reimers Brumme
CEO, MassChallenge

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Reverse Pitch: Big Corps Reveal Unmet Needs To Attract AgeTech Startups

The good news: the lifetime value of a customer is getting longer and longer. The hard news: how will corporations continue serving them as they age? Come hear reverse pitches from corporate leaders who are seeking innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of their customers. If you are an AgeTech startup looking for a channel partner, this is your chance to find a match.

Speaker

Cait Reimers Brumme
CEO, MassChallenge

AgeTech in the Metaverse: Digital Worlds That Make Aging Easier

Is aging in the metaverse a thing? Come hear creative use cases where digital worlds are helping real people age in the real world.

Speaker

Rick Robinson
VP & GM, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 7th

AgeTech Entrepreneurship With Steve Case

AgeTech is the next frontier for innovators who are seeking to make a global impact. Join us for a fireside chat with Steve Case on the power of entrepreneurship to solve meaningful problems at scale and discuss his latest book, “Rise of the Rest.”

Speaker

Steve Case
Chairman and CEO, Revolution
Andy Miller
SVP of Innovation and Product Development, AgeTech Collaborative

The Joy of Aging: AgeTech After Dark Pitches & Fireside Chat With Finalists

The joy of living never gets old. Come hear startups pitch their ideas that make the aging journey a bit breezier, and enjoy a fireside chat with the winner of our AgeTech After Dark soiree.

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

FemTech for Aging: The Oldest Millennial Is Entering Perimenopause: Now What?

Hot flashes, brain fog, vaginal dryness. The symptoms of menopause are rarely discussed in public, and solutions are woefully missing for millions of women over 50. But all that is about to change. In eight short years, millennials will start turning 50, and their voices are joining the groundswell of women who are demanding more research, more answers, and more options for aging well. Join us for an unvarnished discussion on innovation at the intersection of FemTech + AgeTech.

Speaker

Denise Pines
Co-Founder and CEO, FemAging Project
Fard Johnmar
Founder and President, FemAging Project and Enspektos, LLC

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

BBC StoryWorks: World Premiere of the Frontiers of Aging

When it comes to aging, technology can be a true force for good, unlocking opportunities for us all to contribute, to feel fulfilled, to live and thrive for longer. Now we have the chance to respond to a pivotal question: What do we want technology to do for us in the age of the 100-year lifespan? Join us for the world premiere of the BBC StoryWorks’s Frontiers of Aging series, which discusses ways to help normalize aging and share innovative ideas globally.

Speaker

Kyle Rand
Co-Founder and CEO, Rendever
Rachel Francine
Co-Founder and CEO, Singfit

How AgeTech Companions Can Decrease Loneliness and Improve Health Outcomes

When human caregivers are not available, tech companions can fill the gap. With a 1.4 million caregiver shortage in the U.S. alone, this is more than a convenience, it is a critical necessity. Come learn how avatar health buddies, in-home robots, and digital assistants are allowing older adults to live comfortably, safely, and independently.

Speaker

Mike Dooley
Co-Founder and CEO, Labrador
Jay Hansen
Senior Account Executive, Care.Coach

Moderator

Ed Baig
Contributing Writer, AARP

AgeTech for Self: Innovation To Ease the Burden of Cognitive Decline

Most adults fear cognitive decline more than cancer. Advances in brain science are revealing clues about the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, but medical treatments are still far in the future. Innovators are stepping in to ease the burden with creative AgeTech solutions to engage the minds of those who suffer and provide respite for their care partners. Come join us to hear how you can play a vital role in the brain-health ecosystem, so that we can imagine a world where a dementia diagnosis is far less devastating.

Speaker

Sarah Lock
SVP, Policy & Brain Health, AARP

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

January 8th

AgeTech Talent: Attracting Innovators Worldwide To Solve the Toughest Challenges in Aging

Money, mentors, strategic connections, and pilots with channel partners are just a few of the incentives that are attracting the next generation of innovators in aging. Come hear how corporates and governments are offering bold leadership and well-funded programs to ensure AgeTech entrepreneurs are supported from idea through commercialization.

Speaker

Sarah Lock
SVP, Policy & Brain Health, AARP
Steve Liu
A2 Collective
Antonia Dean
Comcast CareTech Challenge
Todd Haim
National Institute on Aging

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

AgeTech High Potentials: Hot Takes Seen at CES

Aging is living, and we all want the journey to be awesome. AARP leaders have been scanning CES all week to spot solutions built for one market that have a high potential for the AgeTech market too. Come hear our hot takes that get us excited for the future of reimagining aging for all.

Speaker

Ed Baig
Contributing Writer, AARP
Mike Lee
Digital Strategy, AARP

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

ICYMI: AgeTech After Dark Pitches

Let’s make aging easier. Come hear startup pitches with innovative brain health solutions that help older adults with dementia, vision loss, reminiscence therapy, telehealth and social access, sleep apnea, and wellbeing.

Speaker

Sarah Lenz Lock
Senior Vice President for Policy and Brain Health, AARP

Moderator

Danielle D. Duplin
Strategic Advisor, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP